Partnership Activation Intern

You could be part of the excitement at the Sacramento Kings. Our internship program will contribute to your education and to your professional growth and development.  Our program has a rich combination of learning and networking activities that will make your term impactful, beneficial, and yes, FUN!

Interns may be responsible for any relocation and/or housing expenses.

Title: Partnership Activation Intern  
Department: Global Partnerships
Reports To: Sr. Partnership Activation Manager
FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Kings University starts October 2025, and runs through the 25-26 season!

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to provide in season assistance to the Partnership Activation department in all areas including, but not limited to, partner activation, partner hospitality, and day-to-day business operations. The Activation Intern will be highly organized, professional, team-focused, passionate, collaborative, positive and be able to think on their feet.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the department’s strategic goals through supporting team member requests and completing assigned tasks
• Assist with planning, preparing and executing events in-arena and in the community
• Aid in the brainstorming of strategies including unique activations, community tie ins, etc.
• Utilize metric databases and assist in creation of PowerPoint deck presentations and recaps
• Manage partnership assets, photo databases, and tracking documents
• Game day responsibilities such as photography, client greeting and escorting, activation support and inventory management
• Organize game day tracking documents and assist Account Managers with game-day preparation
• Support Partnership Marketing team with client requests
• Assist with partnership promotion prize and gifting fulfillment
• Join bi-weekly meetings and support cross-departmental work
• Various other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• An interest in gaining experience in sponsorship, partnership activation, or experiential marketing
• Must have strong organizational skills and be highly resourceful.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and anticipate projects
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and be service oriented, committed to teamwork and catering to clients
• Must have in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Capable of working extended hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Working knowledge of photography and photoshop would be a plus, but is not required

To qualify for Kings University internships, you must be:

• Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 months
• Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office
• Able to work 25 hours per week

Interns will be compensated $16.50 per hour and receive benefits such as California Paid Sick Leave, discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise, and free parking.

The Sacramento Kings Organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital/familial status or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.  The Sacramento Kings organization also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.